Lawyer: Jets WR Anderson no longer facing felony charge

It's not easy bouncing back when one gets arrested twice in a span of less than a year but such is the case with Anderson.

His attorney, Ed O'Donnell, confirmed to NJ Advance Media on Wednesday that a felony charge has been dropped against Anderson for allegedly pushing a police officer in Miami.

Prosecutors made a decision to drop the charge because it couldn't be proved, said O'Donnell, who added that the charge will officially be dropped in court Thursday. He was on track for a 1,000-yard campaign past year before starting quarterback Josh McCown suffered a broken hand Week 14, leaving the underwhelming Bryce Petty under center for the final three weeks of the season.

In fact, officials say Capt. Ortiz failed to appear for TWO scheduled depositions in the case. leaving prosecutors with no choice but to drop the charges against Anderson.

Anderson also was charged with one count of obstruction of justice from the incident.

Anderson still faces a misdemeanor count of reckless driving in connection to a January 19 arrest in Sunrise, Fla.

The Jets stuck with Anderson throughout the offseason, even while the legal system was still sorting evidence and police statements to determine any and all consequences he'd face. The league typically waits until a player's legal situation concludes before handing down any discipline.

Anderson played all 16 games for the Jets last season, making 63 catches for 941 yards and seven touchdowns.

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